The concept of 'ground effect' aerodynamics was largely banned from F1 in 1983. Why was this measure taken?
(1/2) Ground effect cars, using shaped underbodies and sliding skirts, generated huge downforce but were very sensitive to ride height. Skirt damage or bumps could cause a sudden loss of grip, leading to...
#GroundEffect #Aerodynamics #Safety #History #f1 #formula1
4/5 Technical insights: shifting from "Wave Mode" (bow up for stability) to flat-water speed builds. A key moment? Rudder ventilation—where air reaches the blade, causing a loss of lift—during high-load maneuvers. The margin for error at 40+ knots is zero. 🏁 #Aerodynamics
Virtual Wind Tunnel Online: Cloud-Based Simulation Learn about traditional wind tunnel testing and industrial applications, and how CFD and FEA through online simulation can help... The post Virtua...
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Virtual Wind Tunnel Online: Cloud-Based Simulation Learn about traditional wind tunnel testing and industrial applications, and how CFD and FEA through online simulation can help... The post Virtua...
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6/6 - Session wrapped at 1700hrs just as a severe squall hit the Hauraki Gulf. ETNZ successfully validates its "top end" wind data, a crucial step in flight envelope expansion ahead of the 2026 regattas.
#AmericasCup #Sailing #Aerodynamics
If you'd LIKE to do fundamental research with significant real-world impact
- the whole of Aerodynamics is overdue for an overhaul...!
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Efficient Dilated Squeeze and Excitation Neural Operator for Differential Equations
Prajwal Chauhan, Salah Eddine Choutri, Saif Jabari
Action editor: Francesco Locatello
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Inside a vast, abandoned supersonic wind tunnel facility with industrial structures, a large wall vent, and floor plates.
An abandoned control room for a supersonic wind tunnel, featuring a curved console and a wall of disused instrumentation panels.
A vintage industrial control panel with many gauges, lights, and diagrams.
An interior of an abandoned supersonic wind tunnel facility, featuring a large circular mechanism and two ramps
⏳ Times up. Sadly, this historical place is about to disappear forever.
Demolition work is underway on the site, progressing steadily at this 1940s aircraft research facility. Once at the cutting edge of aerodynamics R&D, the site's 8x8ft supersonic tunnel […]
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📡New milestone for the RHEA solver: gitlab.com/ProjectRHEA/... ... We are now running full GPU-accelerated DNS of aerodynamic profiles using the Immersed Boundary Method (IBM). @upc.edu #CFD #DNS #Aerodynamics #Simulation
Top Reasons to Add a Front Splitter Lip to Your C7 Corvette, Looks, Downforce & More
The C7 Corvette is not an ordinary sports car.
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How the Corvette C7 ZR1 Conversion Front Bumper Kit Enhances Aerodynamics and Track Performance
The Chevrolet Corvette C7 is already a performance icon.
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`Wind tunnel experiments on three-dimensional-printed models revealed that tucked configurations were statically stable, while spread configurations displayed a nonlinear relationship between pitching moment and lift. This nonlinearity allows configurations to be either stable or unstable […]
Principles of Flight Explained for Beginners
Four forces guide flight:
Lift
Weight
Thrust
Drag
These ideas form the foundation of aviation learning. Introductory discussions about flight appear in www.josepholufowosheskypower.com.
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Which team introduced the distinctive 'Walrus nose' design in the 2004 F1 season?
The Williams team introduced the unconventional 'Walrus nose' on their FW26 car, featuring a wide, flat nose and twin pylons supporting the front wing, designed to improve airflow underneath the car.
#Williams #WalrusNose #Technology #Aerodynamics #f1 #formula1
What is the primary purpose of the 'diffuser' at the rear underside of an F1 car?
(1/2) The diffuser works by expanding the airflow exiting from under the car's floor. This expansion creates a low-pressure area, effectively 'sucking' the car to the track and generating significant downforce...
#Aerodynamics #Diffuser #Downforce #Technology #f1 #formula1
What is the main function of bargeboards and other complex aerodynamic devices around the sidepods of an F1 car (prominent before 2022 regulations)?
(1/2) Bargeboards and associated aero elements were used to precisely control airflow around the middle section of the car, directing turbulent air away from sensitive areas and optimizing flow towards the...
#Aerodynamics #Bargeboards #Technology #Downforce #f1 #formula1
🚲 How a NASA Engineer Discovered a World of Semi Truck Aerodynamics by Accident
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#nasa #transportation #bicycle #trucks #accident #aerodynamics
What does the term 'porpoising' refer to in the context of F1 aerodynamics, particularly prominent in 2022?
'Porpoising' is a high-frequency bouncing motion seen on cars at high speed. It's caused by the ground effect aerodynamics stalling and re-attaching rapidly as the car's floor gets too close to the track surface.
#Porpoising #Aerodynamics #GroundEffect #Technology #f1 #formula1
Moving silently through the air... #advertising #Aerodynamics
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Ferrari turns heads in Bahrain testing with a rear wing rotating 270º. The bold aero tweak boosts straight line speed while preserving corner balance. Innovation or gamble, the Scuderia is pushing limits before the season kicks off. #F1 #Ferrari #Bahrain #Aerodynamics #Innovation
The concept of 'ground effect' aerodynamics was largely banned from F1 in 1983. Why was this measure taken?
(1/2) Ground effect cars, using shaped underbodies and sliding skirts, generated huge downforce but were very sensitive to ride height. Skirt damage or bumps could cause a sudden loss of grip, leading to...
#GroundEffect #Aerodynamics #Safety #History #f1 #formula1
The all-new Volvo VNR — now in production!
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We're thrilled to begin production of the all-new Volvo VNR at our Virginia plant. Built on a new platform, it offers up to 7.5% better fuel economy.
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OTOH, if you had an 'inside track' on the most profound Scientific Revolution since the one Copernicus set in motion
- would you be able to build a piece of writing on it...?
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Ski jumping is in the news this Olympic cycle after rumors that male competitors may be cheating in order to wear larger suits. #aerodynamics #Olymipcs #physics #science #skijumping
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Discover why ski jumpers spread their skis into a V. Learn the physics of lift, drag, and how Jan Boklöv changed the sport forever.
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Discover how physics, aerodynamics, and mental training help downhill skiers race at 140 km/h. Your mind will race too.
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